Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
